Mini Cooper 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 149 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mini Cooper is more dynamic to drive. Mini Cooper engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 1 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Mini Cooper reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Mini Cooper is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mini Cooper consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Mini Cooper over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mini Cooper consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mini Cooper gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mini Cooper engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.63 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mini Cooper is smaller. Mini Cooper is 15 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mini Cooper is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 160 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
670 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mini Cooper is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mini Cooper has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 800 | |
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